Rules for the Uncapped Season
Apr 8, 2009 NFL News
Check out our NFL FAQ. I’ve updated it with some what I hope are some easy to understand guidelines for the 2010 uncapped year.
I just started this and expect to have to add and edit it as things become clearer or folks remind me of something I’ve missed.
What is pretty clear — an uncapped year is going to be bad for both sides. The owners have managed to put in some provisions that severely restrict player movement, that will limit salaries from rising to ridiculous levels in the short term.
Wow
Mar 7, 2009 NFL News
Western NY is going to be crazy this fall. Honestly, I’m happy for Bills fans. I wouldn’t be happy for just about any other team, but these poor people needed some excitement.
The last few years have been a disaster, and this off-season has been particularly terrible for them as well — they’ve been losing talent and guys are getting in trouble.
The organization would have had some real trouble filling Ralph Wilson with the status quo. Now that place is going to be rocking. I guarantee you every game is sold out well before the season starts.
Wow. It’s really going to be something.
The Patriots are Brilliant. Except When They Aren’t
Feb 28, 2009 Eagles Commentary, NFL News
Let’s make a quick comparison.
Yesterday, the Eagles traded one of their backup defensive backs, a guy who has virtually no value to them, to the Jets for a 5th round draft pick and (potentially) a 2nd round pick in 2010.
Today, the Patriots traded Matt Cassell, a promising young quarterback who they slapped a franchise tag on worth $15 million, for a single 2nd round pick (if the rumor is true).
Now, maybe this is some sort of personal favor from Belichick to his old buddy Scott Pioli.
But if it’s not, I can’t believe the market for Cassel was this shallow. I mean, there’s good reason to be skeptical of some of the ridiculous praise thrown at him this year, but still — the Eagles got a 2nd round pick for AJ Feeley at one point!
Wow.
Update: After thinking about this for a few more minutes, there’s no way the Patriots do a deal this seemingly imbalanced with any other team. It pays to have good friends, and Scott Pioli is cashing in.
Division News: Cards to Tag Dansby, Blow to Giants
Feb 17, 2009 NFL News
In bad news for the Giants, Adam Schefter reports the Cardinals have decided to use their 2009 franchise tag on linebacker Karlos Dansby. Dansby is part of a core of young (and inconsistent) talent on the Cardinals defense, and the team feels they can’t afford to lose him.
There were many folks speculating that the Giants, with an unsatisfactory situation at linebacker, would make a run at Dansby.
In 2008 the Giants defense finished 21st defending the tight end and 31st defending the running back (passing game).
Giants Franchise Jacobs
Feb 13, 2009 NFL News
Interesting. This is a guy who seemed completely disinterested in being anything but a Giant. So I wonder if there’s an agreement to do something long-term before the season begins.
Or, I wonder if the Giants fear the hits this guy takes and the short shelf-life of a running back and didn’t want to give him a lot of guaranteed money, taking advantage of his desire to stay with the organization.
Jacobs seems be happy for now and thinks they’ll get a deal done. But again, I wonder.
Have a great weekend.
NFL Pro Day Schedule, Combine Participants
Feb 11, 2009 Eagles News, NFL News
This is pretty sweet — NFL.com has listed the Pro Day schedules of many NCAA schools along with the players coming out from those programs who will be participating in the combine (one week away).
Here’s a few to wet your pallet.
Ohio State: March 13 (Chris Wells, many others)
Oklahoma St: March 11 (Brandon Pettigrew, Matt Fodge)
Pittsburgh: March 17 (LeSean McCoy, others)
